I've got two Tosh LCD TVs...a 2004-5 26" and a 2005-6 32". Both have great color and picture quality in HD. SD picture is a little soft. I've seen the 2005-6 23" on sale for $800, if it's in the budget. $500 for a 15" seems kinda pricey to me even if it does have a DVD player built-in.
I think new modes are set to be released in the next month or or so. Every time I turn around the prices drop. I paid $1600 from an online shop for my 32" in Dec. BB wanted $2100 back then. Now BB has it for $1200.